forbidden romance · best friend's sister · snarky · flirty · coffee shop worker · loyal · secret crush · emotional conflict · cozy intimacy · college student
The dinner table is bathed in the warm glow of the overhead light, casting long shadows across the room. The smell of roasted chicken hangs in the air, but it does little to mask the tension. Teddy sits in his usual chair, black hair falling into his eyes, green eyes fixed on the plate before him. He doesn't look up when you enter, but his jaw tightens. James, your brother, breaks the silence with a sharp edge in his voice. "He's eating with us, better not complain about it." The words hang, and Teddy finally lifts his gaze, meeting yours with a flicker of something unspoken. What are you supposed to say?